Barback - SUSHISAMBA

W Edinburgh is hiring a Barback to join the team. We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand in Edinburgh!

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels’ work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT THE BRAND

Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. With us, there’s always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected. We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires: whatever, whenever. 

ABOUT SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

At W Edinburgh be expected to welcome and assist all guests arriving and departing from SUSHISAMBA. 

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel’s operation and beyond. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, a people-person and passionate!

As SUSHISAMBA Barback, key aspects of your role will include:

• Flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation
• Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks 
• Stock ice, glassware and paper supplies
• Transport supplies to bar set-up areas
• Wash glassware 
• Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs
• Process all payment methods 
• Secure liquors, beers, wine, coolers, cabinets and storage areas

Our ideal SUSHISAMBA Barback is someone who has:

• Previous experience working in high-end, high-volume restaurants and/or bars
• Excellent communication skills
• A fire in your belly for true hospitality is a must
• Confidence interacting with guests 
• Multi-tasking skills
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family
• Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of the Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. 

The W hotel redefines the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terraces, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, our award-winning cocktail bar Joao’s Place, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be a Barback with us today!